Trade Card: S. B. & M. Fleisher, Star Braid, Philadelphia


This trade card advertises S. B. & M. Fleisher's "Star Braid" textiles. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child riding a sled made of thread, with a butterfly nearby. This whimsical scene is likely meant to evoke the softness and lightness of the "Star Braid" product. The main text on the front indicates the company's address as 28 S. Sixth Street. The back of the card is also printed with more detailed information about Star Braid. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a production date in the late 19th century.


Associated People/Businesses

  • S. B. & M. Fleisher
  • Star Braid
  • FLEISHNER, S.B. / FLEISHNER, M.

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Arc.MS.56, Volume 34, Page 12